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The Brave Archer (1977)
Directed by Chang Cheh
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Overview
Guo Jing and Yang Kang are the sons of two rebels. The rebels are killed by imperial soldiers and the boys are rescued by six pugilists later. The pugilists agree to separate the two boys, tutor them separately in martial arts, and let them meet again when they have grown up, to determine whose abilities are better. Guo becomes the student of the “Seven Freaks of Jiangnan” while Yang Kang becomes the foster son of a Jurchen prince inadvertently.
Length 127 minutes
Actors
Alexander Fu Sheng | Tien Niu | Philip Kwok Chun-Fung | Ku Feng | Ku Kuan-Chung | Johnny Wang Lung-Wei | Danny Lee Sau-Yin | Li Yi-Min | Dick Wei | Lau Wai-Ling | Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan | Chu Jing | Yue Wing | Chan Shen | Fan Mei-Sheng | Suen Shu-Pau | Tsai Hung | Lam Fai-Wong | Lo Meng | Jamie Luk Kim-Ming | Lu Feng | Chiu Chung-Hing | Chow Git | Kara Hui | Yu Hoi-Lun | Wang Ching-Liang | Stephan Yip | Lee Siu-Wah | Yeung Hung | Ti Lung | Wong Lik | Chiang Sheng | Szu-Chia Chen | Suen San-Cheung | Lau Fong-Sai | Yu Tai-Ping | Tony Tam Chun-To | Chow Kin-Ping | Chan Hung | Wai Pak | Cheung Chok-Chow | Tsang Choh-Lam | Wang Han-Chen | Fung Ging-Man | Kwan Yan | Lai Yau-Hing | Siu Yuk-Lung | Robert Tai
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2015 | TV | DVD | Rented | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
This is a Venom Mob flick?!
Yep, I guess it is despite each of the Venoms represented get very little screen time. Phillip Kwok has the biggest scene but it’s still a small part in the overall movie. Actually it’s quite fun to see these guys in backup roles.
This is one crazy movie that starts in one place and goes to a completely different place by the end. I guess I can see why they made the larger story into a series of films since no one movie could contain it all. This movie is nearly a Who’s Who of the Shaw system at the time. This is a deep cast with characters appearing for a few minutes until the next scene when a different character appears.
Honestly I’m not sure what story they are telling since the movie takes several turns before reaching it’s conclusion, which is rather sweet. It’s an enjoyable watch simply for the all-star cast and wonderful kung fu on display between masters and pupils. Besides the Venoms and Alexander Fu Sheng, Kara Hui also has a nice albeit small role. Tien Niu is also super cute.
I’m looking forward to viewing the next installment.
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